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Cockscomb for Bleeding Disorders

Sanskrit: मयूरशिखा | Celosia cristata Linn.

How Cockscomb helps with Bleeding Disorders according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Cockscomb is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders. Celosia cristata (Cockscomb) is grown as an ornamental in gardens at up to 4000 feet. It has characteristic crest-shaped flower heads. The flowers contain Betanin pigment. The flowers are used in bleeding disorders. It is one of the three plants identified as Mayurshikha. Verse: 289.

How Cockscomb Helps with Bleeding Disorders

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Cockscomb has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing bleeding disorders:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Other Herbs for Bleeding Disorders

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Agastya Flowers Sesbania grandiflora Linn.
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Alternanthera Alternanthera sessilis (Linn.) R. Br.
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Alum Potash Alum
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Amla Emblica officinalis
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Arjuna Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) W. & A.
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Ashoka Saraca indica
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Bala Sida cordifolia Linn

See all herbs for bleeding disorders on the Bleeding Disorders page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.